The Agilent CrossLab Group (ACG) continually develops innovative tools that improve the science and economics of the laboratory. Among these tools are software applications designed to help researchers manage their labs more efficiently and help them determine the future direction of their facility. The ACG Software Test team is looking to add a Software Test Lead to support our manual software testing team who will validate product quality prior to deployment. The ideal candidate needs to be self-directed, independent, have excellent time management and interpersonal skills, and must encompass a customer-first mentality.
Responsibilities:
Work directly with global teams (Software Development, Marketing, Product, and Test members) daily in a virtual environment
Perform manual testing, the scope of which will encompass all functionality of services
Work with Engineering and Product Management teams to clearly communicate test results, recommended next steps and timing for the next phase of feature releases
Working with Software development to provide test effort estimates
Develop and execute test scripts, plans and test cases for a range of projects varying from system implementations, enhancements, and bug fixes to strategic initiatives
Review and validate software requirements and functional design specifications
Troubleshoot system issues and defects with Support, R&D, and implementation teams, propose solutions, test resolutions and facilitate release to production
Coordinate UAT; assist in the development of test schedules and business-focused test plans
Develop test estimates for project and enhancement requests
Design, build and maintain test suites for continuous testing
Document test runs, results, and test analysis
Ability to contribute in medium to complex tasks independently
Exposure to Design Principles and ability to understand Design Specifications independently
Lead project test teams, assign work, review tasks, test cases and test results
Document test plans, test results and test summary
Collaborate with other functions such as technical marketing and product support in order to better understand requirements
Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree or equivalent
4+ years relevant experience with manual software testing
Experience in Software and QA Methodologies, life cycle, and processes
Experience with manual web application testing and development
Ability to quickly grasp requirements and propose creative solutions
Outstanding communication and organizational skills
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Functional, validation, regression, and usability testing experience
Experience writing test cases, test plans, and defect reports
Ability to build and foster good relationships and balance competing priorities
Self-motivated and directed individual
Team-oriented perspective
ISTQB Foundations certification or comparable is helpful
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Additional Details
This job has a full time weekly schedule. It includes the option to work remotely. Applications for this job will be accepted until at least January 30, 2025 or until the job is no longer posted.The full-time equivalent pay range for this position is $114,080.00 - $178,250.00/yr plus eligibility for bonus, stock and benefits. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. During the hiring process, a recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for a preferred location. Pay and benefit information by country are available at: https://careers.agilent.com/locationsAgilent Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We value diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, religion or religious creed, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, local law, ordinance, or regulation and will not be discriminated against on these bases. Agilent Technologies, Inc., is committed to diversity in the workplace and strives to support candidates with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance with any part of the application or interview process or have questions about workplace accessibility, please email job_posting@agilent.com or contact +1-262-754-5030. For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please visit www.agilent.com/en/accessibility.
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